R.A. Dickey said Saturday that he still doesn't know whether the New York Mets will sign him to a contract extension or trade him this offseason.

"Your guess is as good as mine as far as what direction they will go with it," Dickey told MLB.com in Denver, where he accepted the Branch Rickey Award for humanitarian service from the Rotary Club of Denver.

R.A. Dickey trade rumors: The Mets' top pitcher in 2012 understands' the club's position on exploring possible trades. (AP Photo)

The 38-year-old knuckleballer is hopeful a decision will be made before next month's winter meetings, which this year are in his hometown, Nashville.

He told MLB.com he likes being a Met and doesn't want to leave New York, but he also understands that general manager Sandy Alderson needs to explore possible trade options. Dickey's value may never be higher after his 20-win season in 2012. He is one of three finalists for this year's National League Cy Young Award.

"I don't take it personally," he told MLB.com. He also said the situation is not acrimonious.